Blackburn ratings as Dolan and Cantwell spark comeback

Tyrhys Dolan headed in Blackburn Rovers' first goal. <i>(Image: CameraSport - Lee Parker)</i>
Tyrhys Dolan headed in Blackburn Rovers' first goal. (Image: CameraSport - Lee Parker)
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Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.

Aynsley Pears - 6

Couldn't get enough to Paterson's header for the opener to divert it from danger. Helpless with the second and made a good save to deny Windass.

Joe Rankin-Costello - 4

Went off with an issue just before half-time having been a doubt before kick-off. Struggled to deal with the pace and trickery of Musaba and Johnson down his flank.

Dom Hyam - 6

Did alright against Paterson and Smith in the air. Posed more of a threat from set-pieces in the second half.

Danny Batth - 6

Looked a little leggy after a quick turnaround with pace running around him. Like everyone, better after the break.

Yuri Ribeiro - 6

Really struggled in the first half but far stronger in the second.

Lewis Travis - 7

Good battling performance in the second half. Far more like it from the captain.

Sondre Tronstad - 6

Far more control in the second half. Kept Wednesday's midfield very quiet.

Tyrhys Dolan - 8

Brilliant header at the front post to spark the comeback. Has been the only player to earn credit even through this bad spell.

Todd Cantwell - 8

Far, far more like it after the break. That second half his best performance for some time. Great cross for Ohashi to tap in for the equaliser.

Ryan Hedges - 6

Much improved after the break after another quiet half. Started to be more direct and caused a few issues.

Yuki Ohashi - 8

Fed off scraps in the first half but still made himself a nuisance. Deserved his goal, tapping in from close range.

Substitutes:

Kristi Montgomery (Rankin-Costello, 44') - 6

Solid and steady after coming on for his senior debut.

Makhtar Gueye (Hedges, 71') - 7

A real handful after coming on. Linked up well with Ohashi.

Unused substitutes: Toth, Sanderson, Pickering, Forshaw, Buckley, Cozier-Duberry, Woodrow

Referee: William Finnie

Attendance: 15,575

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